Three crosses
Q: Someone pointed out to me yesterday that there are three crosses indicated for the solemn blessing of the Mass for […]
Q: Someone pointed out to me yesterday that there are three crosses indicated for the solemn blessing of the Mass for […]
Q: Your 2021 book “Guide for Servers, Second Edition” has on page 40: “On solemn occasions, the members of the
Procession of the gifts Read Post »
Q: I hope you are doing well! Here I am with another question. We are preparing two Christians from the
Orthodox candidates Read Post »
Q: Are there any restrictions (calendar-wise) on a parish celebrating Morning or Evening Prayer from the Office for the Dead?
Morning or Evening Prayer Read Post »
Q: Greetings once again from Canada, In your recent post https://paulturner.org/readings-on-all-souls-day/ , you note that in the Proper of Saints, the use
Q: Good Morning Father Turner,I have an off the wall question because I’m trying to figure something out.Was the holy
Q: Question regarding OCIA. For candidates being received into full communion at any point (not danger of death), since the
Permission to confirm Read Post »
Q: The 2021 book “Guide for Servers, Second Edition” is by you with Corinna Laughlin and D. Todd Williamson. Pages
Candles with the Book of the Gospels Read Post »
Q: Sorry to double up ..I think you addressed this matter in a recent post. Please clarify this question from
Readings on All Souls Day Read Post »
Q: I’m looking at the RCL for Advent III, which gives an option for the Psalm as the ‘Magnificat’ verses
Q: This morning, a father approached me regarding his son’s girlfriend who has Mexican citizenship but lives and works here. She
Q: When choosing the optional memorial for the celebration of Mass, do I have the option of choosing either the
Q: With a funeral on Saturday, Nov. 1 (holyday with no obligation), do I have this correct? As always, thanks
Funeral on a holyday Read Post »
Q: At our 9am Sunday Mass, our assigned Priest was out of town and the priest who was supposed to
Communion service on Sunday Read Post »
Q: Last May 9, I asked the question about the memento of the Eucharistic Prayers, where we have to mention
Memento of the Eucharistic Prayers Read Post »
Q: I hope you are well, and thanks, as always, for your invaluable help. Gleaning from your many writings (some
Confirmation in Advent Read Post »
Q: A question without notice on receiving someone from another Christian denomination. I seem to remember reading that where a convert
Q: I think there is an error in your blog post of 1 October at https://paulturner.org/color-of-vestment/ . You wrote “White or violet
Color of vestment – update Read Post »
Q: I’m following up on a question about mixing liturgy and pious exercises. in our diocese the bishop has instructed
Prayer to Michael the Archangel Read Post »
Q: A special group has invited me to preside at a Sunday in OT. They asked if I would be
Vestments in Ordinary Time Read Post »
Q: I was recently assigned to a parish that uses paraffin oil candles on its altars. We are starting to
Q: The 2001 Directory on Popular Piety and the Liturgy has in n. 74 regarding the liturgy and pious exercises:
Q: For Masses celebrated using the Missal of Paul VI, is the presence of a catafalque permitted, prohibited, or not
Catafalque in the reformed Mass on All Souls Day Read Post »
Q: Do you happen to have any resources on eulogies? Maybe a sample eulogy “policy?” I checked your blog first.
Q: Our diocese will host a National Safeguarding Conference (for the Protection of Minors and Vulnerable People). During those days,
Q: I remember reading somewhere that when there is already an altar crucifix, the processional cross is put out of
Processional Cross Read Post »
Q: At our seminary, when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed the benediction candelabras are placed on the altar and the
Q: A question was recently posed to me as to whether the acclamation, “The Gospel of the Lord” is able
Q: GIRM 40 has: “However, in the choosing of the parts actually to be sung, preference is to be given
Q: I have a few questions regarding some upcoming events in the liturgical calendar. 1. and 2. Since November 1
Liturgical calendar Read Post »
Q: A question has come up as to whether or not it is proper to interrupt Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Q: Our liturgy council is discussing moving the second collection to either before or after the Prayer After Communion. Any
I have a grandmother wanting to get her grandchildren Baptized. She has permission from their guardian for Baptism. Their ages
Q: I have three related questions: 1. Is a master of ceremonies a concelebrant? Sometimes we see a master of
Concelebrant and master of ceremonies Read Post »
Q: Please advise me…I have an older couple remarrying. All canonical matters are being double checked. The couple would like their
Celebrating marriage Read Post »
Q: I observe a practice that is becoming common in our celebrations here, mostly when a bishop is the one
Q: Hi, Fr. Paul, I have been fairly recently introduced to some of the liturgical practices of the Neo-Catechumenal Way.
Neo-Catechumenal Way Read Post »
Q: Last night at a Mass the Priest gave his homily from behind the altar. He was standing there for
Q: More and more, I hear priests justifying the use of the cincture by the celibacy of priest. Personally, I
Q: Regarding the lectionary is there only a year 1 and year 2 even if we are doing the C
Lectionary for daily mass Read Post »
Q: Of the options available in our Missal, what would your choice of orations be for the World Day of
Q: In Let Us Pray #107 you wrote: “When the vessels are cleaned after Communion at the credence table, they
Q: Congratulations on writing the commentary guide for the new Order of Anointing of the Sick and of their Pastoral
Anointing of the sick Read Post »
Q: When is the stole supposed to be used outside of Mass. When the bishop is laying a foundation stone
Stole outside of Mass Read Post »
Q: Question, is the English translation approved for the US of the new Mass for the Care of Creation available
Mass for the Care of Creation Read Post »
Q: The recent question about the right hand extended after the laying on of hands during the ordination of a
Rite of Ordination Read Post »
Q: GIRM 178 describes what the Deacon does: “After this, he hands the Priest the paten with the bread to
Mass with a deacon Read Post »
Q: I have someone who was baptized and confirmed in the Anglican Church – the church he has attended has
Baptized candidates Read Post »
Q: Greetings from Japan. I have a question regarding the Mass on November 2nd, All Souls’ Day. This year, November
Gloria and the Creed Read Post »
Q: I sent already this question on your blog, but maybe you have many more questions to deal with. Considering
Ordination of priests Read Post »
Q: The General Instruction of the Roman Missal has “75. The bread and wine are placed on the altar by
Chalice at the credence table Read Post »
Thank you for taking the time to continuously share your wisdom! Over the past few years, we have noticed a
Confirmed in infancy Read Post »
Q: I hope this correspondence finds you well. All is going smoothly here. I continue to serve as lead catechist for
Mass in slow motion Read Post »
Q: Nearly all Masses I see have lay readers go into the sanctuary to do the reading and Universal Prayer,
Q: Recently I received an online ad for a new edition/rite of Anointing of the Sick… I am mindful of
Anointing of the sick Read Post »
Q: My understanding is that a funeral Mass is not allowed on a solemnity such as the Assumption, correct? What
Masses for the dead Read Post »
Thank you for your blog! I read it regularly and always find it insightful. I would like to comment on
Q: I hope you are well. I have a liturgical question for you. This year the Solemnity of All Saints
Mass on the night of 10/31 Read Post »
Q: When standing and receiving Communion in the hand should it be placed in the mouth immediately or should the
Receiving Communion Read Post »
Q: For the 2025 Sunday of the Word of God, on 26 January, the Dicastery for Evangelization had a “Liturgical
Sunday of the Word of God Read Post »
Q: Thank you for your blog. My question concerns the placement of the Paschal Candle. We had a funeral earlier
Paschal Candle at a funeral Read Post »
Q: I recall an instance when, during a training session for Readers, the pastor from Poland sat in. During the
Q: While we don’t have candles at the ambo, we sometimes have altar servers flank the ambo holding candles only
Candles and the Gospel Read Post »
Q: My concern this time is about the ornamentation on liturgical vestments. GIRM 344 says that “Ornementation on vestments should,
Ornamentation on liturgical vestments Read Post »
The General Instruction of the Roman Missal, 2010 translation, has: “299. The altar should be built separate from the wall,
Altar against a wall Read Post »
Q: I was taught that there should be a candle by the tabernacle lit at all times. Is this wrong?
Candle by the tabernacle Read Post »
Q: On YouTube videos of the entrance procession often have two people in front of the cross and candles, the
Incense boat bearer Read Post »
Q: I am a Music Director at a parish. A long-time parishioner’s wife planned her funeral before her death and
Gloria at a funeral Read Post »
Q: May I please ask for your help? I do the music planning for liturgies at my Parish. This year,
All Saints and All Souls Read Post »
Q: We have a couple who is scheduled to be married on November 1st of this year. The groom is not
Wedding outside of Mass Read Post »
Q: After reading your book: “Be Renewed. A Guide to the Sacrament of Reconciliation”, I have some concerns. On page 39,
The Order of Penance Read Post »
Q: Hello, I have some questions regarding English and Spanish translations of Mass Settings and Responsorial Psalms. When I play
English and Spanish translations Read Post »
Q: Thank you for your blog, I’ve learned a lot from reading it. My pastor has recently gotten a thabor/tabor
Q: Regarding this post on the Apostolic Pardon, https://paulturner.org/apostolic-pardon-2/, I think you mean canon 996 §2, not canon 468. Also, I
Apostolic Pardon – updated Read Post »
Q: I am pastor of a beautiful historic church. The former high altar, is the base for a substantial tabernacle.
Q: A rubric for Holy Thursday’s Mass of the Lord’s Supper is: “33. At an appropriate moment during Communion, the
Holy Thursday rubic Read Post »
Q: In the absence of a deacon, is an acolyte allowed to pour the wine into the chalice during the
Pouring wine into the chalice – Updated Read Post »
Q: Can Mass be celebrated on a new altar before it is dedicated? == A: In The Order of the
Q: Thank you for your insightful blog, which I reference often. I have a brief question regarding the introduction of
Introducing the readings Read Post »
Q: SC 32 states, “…no special honors are to be paid in the liturgy to any private persons or classes
Knights of Columbus pageantry at funerals Read Post »
Q: I’d be keen on your initial response to the news from Rome…see link. Are we bound to wait for
Mass for Season of Creation Read Post »
Q: In the absence of a deacon, is an acolyte allowed to pour the wine into the chalice during the
Pouring wine into the chalice Read Post »
Q: We recently received as a gift at our parish from one of our parishioners a Golden Cover for the
Cover for the book of gospels Read Post »
Q: Aloha Father! If a Priest consumes the Body of Christ but does not consume the Precious Blood from the
Q: Paul, what is a good resource for understanding common customs, like crossing yourself with holy water, genuflection, bowing, beating
Q: I look forward to and enjoy your blog postings. I am a permanent deacon. During my formation we were taught
Multiple baptisms on the same day – Updated Read Post »
Q: The 1984 Ceremonial of Bishops describes some actions in more detail than the Roman Missal. For example for the
Ceremonial of Bishops Read Post »
Q: A parishioner inquired about this. My understanding is that the Church offers an apostolic pardon automatically for a dying person
Q: Greetings Father and thank you so much for all your guidance and knowledge. On July 1 we have the
Various Needs and Occasions Read Post »
Q: This coming Friday, the Solemnity of the Sacred Heart, we have a burial Mass scheduled. KIndly refresh my memory, in
Funeral Mass on a Solemnity Read Post »
Q: I have another question, which is not really liturgical, but liturgically related because it is always happening during the
Perpetual profession Read Post »
Q: Are you familiar with the presider process where the priest co-mingles water in the chalice, but carefully and only to
Wiping the chalice Read Post »
Q: At the conclusion of the funeral liturgy, there is the rite of final commendation and farewell. Some ministers are
Q: In preparing to preach this Sunday (Body & Blood of Christ) I noticed something in Paul’s letter to the
Words at the consecration Read Post »
Q: Greetings Fr. Paul: I hope you are well and your summer will be a bit relaxing. My question: How
Q: I’m looking at the Gospel acclamation for L368, and the Gospel Acclamation listed on the USCCB site reads “You
Gospel acclamation Read Post »
Q: I just got a question from a youth minister about a Confirmation happening on 6/27/25. That day is the
Q: I received this email from a priest in our diocese: “A couple are applying to be married in the
Q: As a Canadian, I intended to follow Pope Francis’ “pilgrimage of penance”. The question I have is about the
Sanctus Procession – Updated Read Post »
Someone in the wilderness from down under would like to ask a question. The solemnity of the Ascension of our
Questions from down under Read Post »